Cutler, Bears refuse to let Lions make it 2 straight with 48-24 win; Stafford injures kneeOctober 4th, 2009 Cutler leads Bears over Lions 48-24CHICAGO — Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears weren't about to let Detroit make it two straight wins. Cutler threw two touchdown passes and ran for another, and the Bears pulled away in the second half to beat the Lions 48-24 on Sunday a week after Detroit snapped its 19-game losing streak.
Chargers, Lions receive 24-hour extensions to try to reach sellout, lift blackoutSeptember 17th, 2009 Chargers, Lions get extensions to avoid blackoutSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers and Detroit Lions were given extensions by the NFL on Thursday to sell out their home openers and avoid a television blackout. The Lions said they have about 1,700 tickets to sell by Friday afternoon for their game against the Minnesota Vikings to be televised in local markets.
People familiar with deal tell AP Jets acquire backup quarterback Kevin O'Connell from LionsSeptember 6th, 2009 AP Sources: Jets acquire QB O'Connell from LionsNEW YORK — The New York Jets have acquired quarterback Kevin O'Connell from the Detroit Lions, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The two people requested anonymity because neither team had announced the deal.
Lions QB Drew Stanton to have surgery for torn knee cartilageSeptember 1st, 2009 Lions' Stanton has torn knee cartilageALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions quarterback Drew Stanton has torn knee cartilage and could have arthroscopic surgery as soon as Wednesday.
QB competition between Culpepper, Stafford could go to final week after Lions beat ColtsAugust 30th, 2009 Lions' QB competition could last another weekDETROIT — The Detroit Lions' quarterback competition looks as if its headed to their final preseason game. Daunte Culpepper threw for a touchdown and Matthew Stafford passed for 160 yards to help the Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 18-17 on Saturday in an exhibition game.
Stanton throws TD and 2-point conversion with 4:13 left to give Lions 18-17 win against ColtsAugust 29th, 2009 Lions' Stanton lifts Lions to win against ColtsDETROIT — Drew Stanton threw a 21-yard pass to rookie Dan Gronkowski and a 2-point conversion to John Standeford with 4:13 left to give the Detroit Lions an 18-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday in an exhibition game. The third-string quarterback followed Daunte Culpepper and Matthew Stafford, both of whom seemed to make enough plays to keep their competition open going into Detroit's final preseason game next week.
WR Johnson returns for Lions the same day K Hanson goes downAugust 18th, 2009 Lions K Hanson has surgeryALLEN PARK, Mich. — One important veteran returned to Lions practice,sort of.
Rams' wide receiver Donnie Avery to miss 4-6 weeks with foot injuryAugust 10th, 2009 Rams' Avery to miss 4-6 weeksST. LOUIS —The St.
Falcons rookie safety William Moore to miss 2 to 4 weeks following minor knee surgeryAugust 7th, 2009 Falcons lose Moore for 2 to 4 weeksFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Rookie safety William Moore, the Atlanta Falcons' second-round pick from Missouri, is expected to miss two to four weeks following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
Lions DT Grady Jackson participates in first practiceAugust 4th, 2009 Lions' DT Jackson practicesALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions welcomed defensive tackle Grady Jackson to practice Tuesday.
Detroit Lions sign rookie defensive tackle Sammie Hill to 3-year contractAugust 1st, 2009 Lions sign rookie DT Hill to 3-year contractALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have signed fourth-round pick Sammie Hill to a three-year contract.
Detroit Lions sign rookie tight end Brandon Pettigrew to 5-year contractAugust 1st, 2009 Lions sign rookie TE Pettigrew to 5-year contractALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have signed first-round pick tight end Brandon Pettigrew to a five-year contract.
Detroit Lions sign rookie safety Louis Delmas to 4-year contractJuly 31st, 2009 Lions sign rookie DB Delmas to 4-year contractALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have signed second-round pick Louis Delmas to a four-year contract.
Rams sign safety Oshiomogho Atogwe to one-year contractJuly 15th, 2009 Rams sign S Atogwe to one-year contractST. LOUIS — The St.
Jaguars trade veteran WR Dennis Northcutt to Lions for third-year S Gerald AlexanderJuly 1st, 2009 Jaguars trade Northcutt to Lions for AlexanderJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded receiver Dennis Northcutt to the Detroit Lions for safety Gerald Alexander.
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